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The Welfare Industrial Complex: Insights with Shad White
In the interview, host Clay Edwards speaks with Mississippi State Auditor Shad White, who is en route to deliver supplies to weather-affected areas in North Mississippi. They discuss widespread flaws in federal welfare programs, including TANF funds for childcare and after-school centers. White's recent report highlights issues like lack of attendance tracking, data errors (duplicates, misspellings), and no evidence of required learning gains, affecting nonprofits such as the Jackson Medical Mall and Boys & Girls Clubs. The conversation extends to Medicaid fraud, such as payments to deceased…
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